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The by-laws and constitution of the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution with image of their medal and descriptions of same. Topics: National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, United States of America, American...

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Fred Harvey Restaurants provided this ephemera complimentary to the patrons which showed the insignia of the Air Corps, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and the Navy of the United States in the Second World War. Topics: Fred Harvey Restaurants, Air Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Insignia, Map,...

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October 1964 issue of "All Hands," this issue concerned the specialties worn by seamen, petty officers and chief petty officers and their jobs in the United States Navy in handling ships and boats efficiently. Topics: United States Navy, Navy Rates, Seamen, Petty Officers, Chief Petty Officers, Insignia, Navy...

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With the compliments of IFTA Office, Washington, D.C. On the occasion of opening the King Fahd Mosque in Los Angeles 1419 H. - 1998 A.C. Topics: Islam, Muslim, Mosque, Saudi Arabia, King Fahd, Islamic Affairs, In the Name of God Most Gracious...

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Service ribbons of the former East German Armed Forces, D.D.R., Deutsche Demokratische Republik, German Democratic Republic. 1949-1990. Topics: Deutsche Demokratische Republik, D.D.R., East German, East Germany, Service Ribbons, Insigne,...

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Evolution of United States Navy cuffs and collars from 1841 to 1948 when finally they remained the same afterward. Ranks of enlisted men was shown on the cuffs with one to three stripes, usually and one to three stripes on the collar if any, some with and some without added stars. Often cuffs and collars were worn and later approved through orders. Topics: Navy of the United States, United States Navy, Navy collars, Navy cuffs, Insignia, Insigne, Seaman,...

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Photographs of naval officers of the 19th century along with regulations describing the uniforms of Navy and Marine Corps Officers to be worn. Topics: United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, Uniforms and Insignia, USMC, USN, U.S.M.C., U.S.N.,...

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Henry Alexander Ogden was born in 1856 and died in 1936, he was one of the best, if not the best military artist who painted scenes of the U.S. Army from the American Revolution to 1902, prior to the First World War. These lithographic plate are from 1898 (Plate LXV) to 1902 (Plate XXIII). Topics: Army of the United States, Lithographic Plates, Henry Alexander Ogden, 1856-1936, Military Uniform...

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Ottmar Zieher printed hundreds of different picture postcards in colour such as sets about the other nations and their coins and postage stamps. These cards are hard-to-find and usually cost a lot and sometimes even money can acquire all of them. Topics: Ottmar Zieher, Imperial Germany, Picture Postcards, Coins, Postage Stamps, Stamps, Money, Austria,...

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NOTA BENE; These confederate stamps are only shown for historical purposes and not to honour nor tear down a former regime. It is renarkable the C.S.A. could have enough reliable printing presses, printer's ink, paper stock, lithograph stone engravers, etc. Topics: Confederate States of America, C.S.A., Postage Stamps, 1861-1865

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Thin white linen squares were printed with various seamen and petty officer specialty marks to be embroidered over and removed from the uniform during laundering and lightly tacked on the coat, jacket or jumper. Most of the printed patterns are still available for a reasonable price, Topics: Boatswain's Mate, Captains of the Tops, Coxswain, Gunner's Mate, Line Petty Officer, Machinist,...

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Definitive postage stamps are the "Work Horse" of the post offices worldwide. They are easier to acquire canceled and uncanceled. Topics: Italy, Great Britain, Canada, Sierra Leone, United States of America, Malaya-Kelantan, Manchukuo,...

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Uniform regulations for the Royal Navy in 1879 for officers, petty officers and seaman of the Fleet. Topics: Admiral of the Fleet, Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Commodore, Captain, Commander,...

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These cap badges were made during the half-century reign of Queen Victoria of England to show the wearer's regiment. Topics: Regimental Cap Badges, Great Britain, United Kingdomn, Insignia, Royal Army, British Army, Uniforms...

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Naval uniform regulations for the uniform of officers, but not for the seamen and petty officers. Topics: Navy of the United States, Regulations Governing the Uniform of Commissioned Officer of the Navy of...

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The rank of Chief Petty Officer was created in 1897 and the enlisted rank insignia (rates) changed and the design of the new rates now look much like they do today. The later regulations of 1905 slightly differed in minor detail of how the eagle was perched on a branch, this was also the last time colour plates appeared until 1941 for the last time, Topics: Regulations Governing the Uniform, U.S. Uniform Regulations, Navy of the United States, United...

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Insignia decal of the 18th Cavalry of the California Army National Guard applied to desert military vehicles like the old Afrika Korps in World War Two (1939-1945) Topics: California Army National Guard, CA ARNG, 18th Cavalry, Afrika Korps, Insignia Decal, Insignia

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These Canadian postage stamps were issued under the reigns of Queen Victoria and under Kings Edward VII and George V of England. Topics: Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, Dominion of Canada, Canada, Postage Stamps

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Egypt, Jordan and Turkey all issued at one time or another stamps for Palestine, as early as 1900 in the Ottoman Empire. Topics: Palestine, Palestinian, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Postage, Stamps, Postage Stamps

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Cavalry (yellow) chevrons used until 1918 to 1919 in the Army of the United States. From the collection of the late Michael von Deckbar who had possibly the best collection of chevrons in the U.S.A.! Topics: Michael von Deckbar, Cavalry Chevrons, Chevrons, Insignia, Army of the United States, United States...

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Not only did U.S. postage stamps dealers mail out "approval" catalogues of stamps, dealers in Europe did likewise as stamps collecting was and is worldwide, even in France in the year 1911, believe it or not? Topics: Postage Stamps, Stamp Collecting, Philatelic, Stamps Approval Booklets, Approval Catalogue

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An early recruiting books produced for navy recruiters describing the benefits such as world travel, army pay day, etc., everything for prospective recruit soldiers. Topics: Army Recruiter's Booklet, Army of the United States, United States Army, 1813, Recruiting

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Bailey, Biddle & Banks Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania produced a small catalogue of Army of the United States military insignia for commissioned officers in the First World War and later in the Second World War as well in sterling silver and gold plate whenever needed. B.B.B. created some of the finest insignia in addition to their creations of unique jewelry. Topics: Bailey Biddle & Banks Company, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 1017, First World War, World War One,...

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A book of interesting facts about the United States of America during the First World War and not only a description, but illustrations of the insignia and uniforms of the Army of the United States, the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps and the Army Air Service. Topics: Uncle Sam. Fact Book, Uncle Sam's Fact Book of the Great War, The Great War, First World War, World...

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Uniforms and insignia of the Navy of the United States and the Army of the United States in World War One. Topics: Navy of the United States, Army of the United States, U.S.N., United States Navy, Navy of the...

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Uniforms and insignia worn by commissioned officers, warrant officers, chief petty officers, petty officers and seamen in the Navy of the United States of America in 1923. Topics: Navy Uniform Regulations, Navy of the United States, Uniforms, Insignia, Medals, Ribbons, Sword,...

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STamps approval books were mailed to stamp collectors in order to same them time and energy searching out stamp and coin stores. Most of these stamp were cancelled, but still collectible. Topics: H.H.Anvelink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Stamp Approval Booklet

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A booklet with postage stamps would be mailed to a customer who selected the postage stamps they wanted and they would return this booklet along with the money to pay for the stamps they had selected. Topics: Postage Stamp Approval Booklet, The ABC Stamp Company, Postage Stamps

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An abbreviated 20-pages version of the 475-pages paperback book, Emphasis is on the Tests, Badges and Uniform of the Air Cadets of America. Topics: Air Cadets of America Handbook for Young Men, Air Cadets, Air Cadets of America, History of...

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From 1936 to 1953 the Household Cavalry, the Foot Guards and other regiments wore these badges which different from the rank badges of the Royal Army in titles and added insignia. Topics: Conductor R.A.O.C., Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Master Gunner 1st Class, Master Gunner 2nd Class,...

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Small booklet with a brown cover and fully illustrated with shoulder sleeve insignia, uniforms, etc. Topics: A Guide to U.S.Army Insignia, Army of the United States, Second World War, United States Army, WW2,...